Just after the first month of the lunar calendar, Yinzhi brought his wife to visit the Yuanmingyuan Garden. He looked at Yinzhi with bright eyes and took out several lists from his sleeve.
"Fourth Brother, I won't object to the thirteenth and fourteenth princes receiving their share of the profits, but Father's share must be handled by me. Fourth Sister-in-law has put in a lot of effort for this business." Yin came over because of this contract.
“I’ve already spoken to your fourth sister-in-law. We should definitely share half of this responsibility. You’ve been working so hard outside, it’s already more arduous than our work. This is something we should both share for Father Emperor.” Yin resolutely rejected Yin’s suggestion.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yin sighed helplessly. His fourth brother's eloquence had become so good that he didn't even have a chance to retort.
“I agree with what you said, sir!” Qingyan nodded.
Yin was completely defeated and had no choice but to agree to let Yin also handle the matter.
"Fourth Brother, should I take the Tenth Brother with me this time?" Yin asked.
Lately, he has been feeling uneasy. The tenth prince's uncle, Aling'a, has sided with Yinsi. If he really turns against him, he will definitely drag the tenth prince down with him.
"Take him with you, let's go together. When spring comes, Father will send me to the south to check on the dikes. I will take Qingyan and the children with me. This year, Father doesn't plan to go on a southern tour, he plans to go to the grasslands." Yin heard Kangxi's arrangements and informed Yin in advance.
“Let’s go together, where’s the eldest brother?” In Yin’s share, besides my share of Yin’s, there is also my share of the profits.
“They should be following our lead; the Crown Prince will be in charge of things on the Mongolian side!” Yin said coldly.
Yin was taken aback. The Crown Prince would step in; during the southern tour and the autumn visit to the grasslands, when had the Crown Prince ever satisfied Kangxi?
"The Crown Prince requested to go to Mongolia himself," Yin asked uncertainly.
"Yes, and the Crown Princess will also be going this year. Among the daughters of the Guarjia concubines, those of similar age are chosen. It's likely that His Majesty will arrange the marriage," Yin guessed.
Shi Bingwen would never have submitted a memorial to prepare for the autumn festival, but who would have thought that this time he would actually send someone to speak to Emperor Kangxi, hoping to participate in this autumn festival.
"Fourth Brother, Shi Bingwen is really ruthless. How many of the princes in Mongolia are any good these days? Apart from those who are good at horsemanship, most of them are not good. Are they trying to ruin the lives of those girls?" Yin strongly disagreed.
After he had a legitimate daughter, he was always worried that she would be married off to Mongolia. Therefore, when he chose Yinsi, his condition was that he did not want his daughter to be married off to Mongolia.
Yinsi readily agreed. Now, thinking about it, Yin felt even more terrified. If he really went down this dark path, who knew what would become of his daughter?
"Alright, none of our daughters will marry there. Look at Father Emperor, isn't that what happened?" Yin sneered. "Back when Rongxian bestowed the marriage, she went to Father Emperor's side, requesting a marriage alliance with Mongolia. Father Emperor initially refused outright, but who would have thought that Rongxian, wanting to make a good impression on Kangxi, publicly requested the marriage during the autumn harvest festival. Father Emperor was extremely embarrassed that time, saying that taking the eligible princesses to the autumn harvest was simply to let them relax, but..."
Upon hearing this, Yin felt relieved.
Rongxian's arranged marriage to the Mongolian heir was like a nail firmly planted in his heart, causing him to worry that for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi would send his own daughter away.
"Master, is this true?" Qingyan was astonished. "I was surprised at first. There were rumors that they were going to choose a husband for Princess Rongxian in the capital. How come after going to Qiumi, it was changed to a Mongolian husband?"
"After Rongxian asked for the marriage, Father Emperor immediately sealed it off, forbidding anyone from leaking it out!" Yin said helplessly. "Over the years, the princes on the Mongolian side have thought that Rongxian is the most sensible person."
Yin stared at him in astonishment. Could this really be explained away like that?
"Fourth Brother, with your assurance, I can truly rest assured!" Yin said, looking at Yin. "I will let my wife take our daughter with her!"
At this point, Yin trusted no one, and even Consort Yi was blacklisted.
"Ninth Brother, it's best for children to stay by their side and be pampered by their parents," Yin hinted.
After lunch, Yin saw Yin off, and Qingyan finally relaxed. He watched Yin walk into the doorway, patted the chaise lounge beside him, and told him to sit down.
After Yin sat down, he leaned down and kissed Shu Yun's forehead.
"It's strange, why did I talk so much with Yin? I even mentioned Rongxian's matter?" Qingyan said directly to Yin.
“That’s right, Sisi, you’re not the type to meddle in other people’s business!” Qingyan said, puzzled.
"The Ninth Prince has followed Yin Si for many years and knows about some of Yin Si's spies. Now that Yin wants to have no more involvement with Yin Si, the Eighth Prince certainly wouldn't dare, but he knows what Yin cares about most. So, Yin's eldest daughter might get dragged into it!" Yin said directly.
Qingyan was stunned: "Yinsi wouldn't do such a thing, would he? Would he actually lay a hand on his own niece?"
“What can’t he do? You should know that he can even lay a hand on her own family, let alone Yin’s daughter. To him, they are just objects to be used.” Yin stood up, walked to the table, opened a drawer, and took out a few memorials.
He placed the folding book in front of Qingyan, and she looked at him suspiciously.
"Take a look, this is what I compiled from news from the south. I think it should be useful!" Yin said helplessly.
Yin had a bottom line, but Yin Si did not. He was willing to sacrifice anyone as long as he could get into a certain position.
"Won't Consort Liang try to persuade her? Which one is from her maternal family?" Qingyan asked directly.
“Liangfei’s family has already been demoted to Xin Zhe Ku. Wouldn’t it be better to get her out of there? She might become a widow after marriage, which is better than being bossed around in Xin Zhe Ku,” Yin explained to Qingyan.
If Consort Liang does this, those people will probably be very happy and even grateful to her for her help.
Qingyan was helpless; perhaps this was her only way out.
"Little darling, get ready. We're going south for a few months. We're taking all the children with us!" Yin told Qingyan. There were still half a month to pack. "Mother will go to Qiumi with Father."
"We're going south, and we probably won't be back until autumn!" Yin gave a few instructions, outlining the approximate timeframe for our departure.
"Fourth Prince, we'll be away for a few months. It would be best to close all the gates of the mansion after we leave," Qingyan asked Yin.
"Okay." Yin nodded, agreeing with Qingyan's opinion.
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